Terrorist violence and protests in Pakistan’s Balochistan must serve as wake-up call to the state
There appears to be complete breakdown of the state’s authority in large parts of the troubled province.
Why Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation plan rings hollow
The declaration seems more like a political gesture to ease international pressure than a sincere effort to correct past wrongdoings.
Post-impeachment tasks: The Korea Herald
The next two months will prove both perilous and pivotal. This transitional window, though brief, could provide a golden opportunity to pull the nation out of crisis and set it…
Going dry: Dawn
The lack of investment in Pakistan's water infrastructure means that more and more communities will find it harder to access fresh water over time.
Living hell: The Kathmandu Post
Time has come to declare a health emergency and take every possible step to control air pollution.
Rabies: Deadly but preventable- Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Department of Health has recently reminded pet owners to have their pets vaccinated following new data showing a rise in deaths caused by rabies, with almost half of the…
Political fallout from disasters
Bangkok declares end of disaster situation, except for collapsed building area.
Communication breakdown: The Jakarta Post
The last three months have seen Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto lurching from one crisis to another.
The Duterte trial as a cleansing ritual
The forthcoming trial of Mr. Duterte and his fellow masterminds will be a crucial occasion for the Philippines to mend the people’s heavily damaged sense of right and wrong.
Maritime security is a core issue for Filipinos
As the Philippines grapples with its own domestic issues—upcoming elections, political rivalries, and economic challenges—it has to defend itself and assert its sovereignty…